ACL Injury

An anterior cruciate ligament injury can cause instability and swelling in the knee. Structured rehabilitation may help restore strength and stability, whether or not surgery is planned.

Common symptoms

• A pop or sudden pain at the time of injury
• Rapid knee swelling
• Feeling of instability or giving way
• Difficulty pivoting or changing direction

How physiotherapy may help

• Swelling and range-of-motion management
• Progressive quadriceps and hamstring strengthening
• Balance and neuromuscular training
• Return-to-sport testing and guidance

When to seek medical review

Seek prompt medical review after a knee injury with a pop, rapid swelling, inability to bear weight, or repeated giving way.

Related services

• sports injury physiotherapy
• musculoskeletal orthopedic physiotherapy
• pain management

Related clinics

• hsr layout
• gottigere
• bellandur

Further reading

• back pain